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One of the Most Efficient Engines Built So Far Has 1900C1900 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }

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One of the most efficient engines built so far has the following characteristics: The combustion chamber temperature is 1900C1900 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } , the exhaust temperature =430C,7.0×109= 430 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } , 7.0 \times 10 ^ { 9 } cal of fuel produces 1.4×1010 J1.4 \times 1010 \mathrm {~J} of work in one hour. ( 1cal=4.186 J1 \mathrm { cal } = 4.186 \mathrm {~J} )
(a) What is the actual efficiency of this engine?
(b) What is the power output of this engine?
(c) What would be the maximum possible efficiency for an engine using the same temperature extremes?

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